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Pitch Atlanta Goes Digital

April 21, 2020

Pitch Atlanta is an exclusive, invite only event that we first hosted in April of 2019 that connects 20 of our best early stage local startups with 100 top tier investors in a dynamic and exclusive one day event. Our mission is to create a one day experience that connects 20 of the best early stage local startups with top tier investors in a dynamic and exclusive event with true Atlanta style. And when we say true Atlanta style, we mean it! Not only did Pitch Atlanta 2019 have the best startups that Atlanta has to offer but the day came complete with drum lines, comedians, cocktails and live music. Not your mom’s pitch event.

6 To-do's During the Remainder of this COVID-19 Business Pause

April 16, 2020

Today’s post is written by Mike Gomez, Atlanta Tech Village Advisor.It is inconceivable to believe that I’ve had to dispense this advice after not one (9/11), two (the Great Recession), but three (COVID-19) catastrophic business shake-ups! Business owners/leaders who have successfully navigated through all three have my utmost respect.Now (3 weeks into this economic shutdown) that basic survival needs have likely been put in place (appropriate furloughs, curtailed spending, application for SBA and PPP loans) my clients have been calling seeking advice for what they should be doing next with this new found time on their hands while the business pause remains in place. Here is what I’ve been advising:

Packing for Corona

April 14, 2020

Would you pack for a vacation without knowing where you are going? It wouldn’t be ideal ending up in Hawaii with ski bibs, would it?If you’ve never worked from home, prior to COVID-19, you may feel a little ski-bibbie right now which is why we’ve compiled a “packing list” of helpful softwares to help you during this world pandemic. The G Suite (starting $6/month): Most of you are probably using these products but on the off chance that you aren’t, do yourself and your team a favor and start. Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc are all a part of the G Suite package. Basically these tools all sit in the Cloud and allow team members to share and store files, help increase productivity, and allow collaboration on projects. While you will pay for this, it will be worth every penny.

7 Village Companies Making a Difference During COVID-19

April 2, 2020

The Village is all about Paying it Forward and so are our startups. During times of such extreme adversity and uncertainty, these startups are finding a way to do things differently to help companies, hospitals and humans just trying to get through. Check out what these startups are doing to help people in need:MotivoWho they are: Motivo connects new therapists with experienced supervisors from the beginning to the end of the clinical supervision process. The mental health workforce has been hit particularly hard as therapists transition quickly to a tele-health model. Private practice clinicians, healthcare organizations, and graduate school programs are working hard to ensure continuity of care for the children, adults, and families they serve. How they’re helping: During COVID-19, Motivo is here to serve as a resource to clinical supervisors, mental health agencies and universities who need to quickly transition interns and associates to virtual supervision. They are offering a free, 60-day trial to supervisors, non-profit agencies and universities who need to transition in-person supervision online.

10 Questions You Should Ask Your Remote Employees To Keep Them Engaged

March 31, 2020

This post was written by Baili Bigham at 15FiveBuilding and maintaining a strong company culture can be difficult when you only see your team for several minutes each week and can be especially challenging if these moments aren’t optimized to be high-impact conversations. One of the easiest ways to combat this common challenge with your remote employees is by asking the right questions. Questions are how people form deeper bonds and build mutual trust. By digging deeper and asking questions that are purposeful and at the right frequency, you can establish a better team structure and cohesion that helps to turn your imaginary office into something tangible. This practice allows company leaders to connect their teams and makes room for a highly engaged workforce, even from a distance.

Startup Relief Resources

March 26, 2020

In uncertain times, being a startup founder comes with a whole new level of stress, anxiety, and fears. We are here to help you find resources to combat those things and come out on the other side bigger, better and more resilient than before. We are here for you and we are in this with you.

Tips for Maintaining a Thriving Culture While Working Remote

March 24, 2020

Has the coronavirus pandemic thrust your company’s once-thriving office culture into the uncertainty of working remotely? Are you worried about potential effects on productivity or client service?Such a drastic shift in where, when and how your employee’s work can have a major impact on your business operations but providing the right resources and guidance can help smooth the transition during this uncertain time.

Staying Centered Amid Chaos

March 20, 2020

In yoga teaching we have a saying that “we hold our issues in our tissues” meaning that we store stress in our physical bodies. Think about how you physically feel when you watch the news. Do you clench your jaw, tighten up in your chest and shoulders, or experience irregular breathing? If you are not constantly mindful about coping with stress and fear, it is very easy to store them long term. This in turn can cause harm to both your mental and physical health.

Startup Reading Guide

March 17, 2020

It’s no secret, meetings and events are a huge part of the startup life and with this looming threat of coronavirus you don’t have any events to attend. Well fear not friends, we have put together a list of our favorite books to improve the lives of entrepreneurs. We know that you never stop hustling so here are some books to inspire yourself to keep the hustle going even when you can’t leave the house and Amazon is still shipping!

Building a Sales Pipeline for Success

March 12, 2020

Today’s post is written by Derrick DeCarlo, Atlanta Tech Village Advisor.The sales pipeline is probably one of the most misunderstood and misused elements of a business - and I don’t mean just for startups! Many large organizations live and die by their pipeline rarely admitting that at least half of the opportunities are little more than creative fiction. For smaller organizations, it is the false prophecy that the pipeline spells success through the sheer amount of data. The good news? A well-managed pipeline will provide great insight into the direction of the company and allow you to truly understand the sales process. So, let’s get moving:

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2020

March 5, 2020

Atlanta Tech Village believes that women should be represented in tech as they are in the rest of the world. If you have been to any of our Women + Tech events, you have heard time and time again that our mission is to empower women in tech through a kick-ass network, intentional teaching, and purposeful community because, it does take a Village. Our goal is to make Atlanta the number one place for “women in tech” (because clearly, it’s not Silicon Valley). The Women + Tech Program was created for YOU to support and inspire you as leaders, builders, and influencers of the Atlanta startup community.

Setting the Table to Spark Joy

February 27, 2020

At Atlanta Tech Village, culture and community drives everything we do. You don’t have to walk around very long to notice that our core values (Be Nice. Dream Big. Pay it Forward. Work Hard, Play Hard.) are everywhere – from the lanyards, to the walls, to even the wifi password (shhh…don’t tell anyone). We’re kinda fanatical about it.While these core values do a great job of helping us attract the right type of founders and repel those who aren’t good fits, you might not know that the Tech Village team has a unique set of core values all our own. For the past few years we’ve had three:

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